Boston Guide

Street Cleaning Rules
for Boston drivers.

Understand Boston street sweeping seasons, posted curb restrictions, daytime vs nighttime sweeping, and how to avoid tickets and tows.

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Rule Breakdown

What to know before you park.

Street Cleaning Rules

Boston’s daytime street cleaning program runs from April 1 to November 30 in most neighborhoods.

Street Cleaning Rules

The North End, South End, and Beacon Hill have winter daytime sweeping from March 1 through December 31.

Street Cleaning Rules

Nighttime sweeping can run year-round on main roads, arterials, and commercial roads.

Street Cleaning Rules

Boston says posted street sweeping signs control if there is any conflict with a lookup or reminder.

Official Sources

Boston sources used for this guide.

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Street Sweeping

Boston street cleaning seasons, posted signs, no-tow reminders, tickets, and towing.

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Parking Meters

Meter hours, ParkBoston, Sundays, holidays, time limits, Pay and Display, and Pay By Plate.

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Resident Parking

Resident-only signs, visitor spaces, permits, and neighborhood sticker rules.

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Snow Emergencies

Posted snow emergency arteries, parking bans, towing risk, and garage options.

FAQ

Common questions.

When does Boston street cleaning run?
Daytime sweeping generally runs April 1 through November 30 in most Boston neighborhoods, with different winter treatment for the North End, South End, and Beacon Hill.
Should I trust the lookup or the sign?
Use the posted street sign. Boston says posted signs control if there is a difference.
Can Boston tow for street cleaning?
Yes. Boston says cars parked in violation of street sweeping regulations may be ticketed and towed.
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